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That is a pyramid scheme and pyramid schemes are illegal. I don't see how this could be characterized as anything but a pyramid scheme.

The CRA cannot tell you if the scheme is illegal. They only care that anyone who earns income pays tax on it.

You are taking a chance and really what you should know is that the bot***** *****ne is there is no such thing as free money. So when something sounds too good to be true it is.

Read this just by way of example:

http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2119&languageId=1&contentId=54431

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Revenue Canada is not talking about gifting circles. That is a fake name for an illegal pyramid scheme.

Tax is not paid on gifts or inheritances.

This is not about income tax.

Read this:

http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/02777.html

I am not saying you will be charged. It is unlikely unless they decide that the scheme you are part of is one that needs to be used to be made an example for others.

But if I were you lawyer I would say to not consider getting involved.

It is illegal when a recruiter gets paid for recruiting someone. It's exactly what you would be doing.